Murder most foul: Five family members burnt alive over witchcraft

The aftermath of a fire that left six family members dead in Nyagau village, Rongo Sub County in Migori County yesterday. According to locals, a gang staged the attack after it was claimed the family was involved in witchcraft. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

An 80-year granny and her daughter in law together with her three children were burnt alive inside their house over links to witchcraft which left a sixth person dead in a Migori village.

Maritha Amollo 80, Helida Akinya, 40 and her children in classes seven, three and nursery school at Opapo Primary School were burnt to bare bones after irate villagers stormed their home and set ablaze five houses.